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The Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 1

Every episode of Knots Landing Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 1!

The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.

Genres:DramaSoap
Network:CBS

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Knots Landing" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 8/10 from 82 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by David Jacobs. "Pilot" aired on 12/27/1979 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Community Spirit".

  • Pilot
    8.0/10 82 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/27/1979

    Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: David Jacobs

  • Community Spirit
    7.5/10 59 votes

    #2 - Community Spirit

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/3/1980

    When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.

    Director: James Sheldon

    Writer: N/A

  • Let Me Count the Ways
    7.0/10 53 votes

    #3 - Let Me Count the Ways

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/10/1980

    When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.

    Director: Henry Levin

    Writer: N/A

  • The Lie
    7.8/10 54 votes

    #4 - The Lie

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/17/1980

    Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Will the Circle Be Unbroken
    7.2/10 47 votes

    #5 - Will the Circle Be Unbroken

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/25/1980

    When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: David Jacobs

  • Home is For Healing
    7.7/10 48 votes

    #6 - Home is For Healing

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/31/1980

    Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.

    Director: Roger Young

    Writer: N/A

  • Land of the Free
    7.0/10 52 votes

    #7 - Land of the Free

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/7/1980

    When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Civil Wives
    7.3/10 46 votes

    #8 - Civil Wives

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/14/1980

    Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.

    Director: Kim Friedman

    Writer: Jack Turley

  • Constant Companion
    7.4/10 44 votes

    #9 - Constant Companion

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/21/1980

    Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.

    Director: Henry Levin

    Writer: N/A

  • Small Surprises
    7.5/10 43 votes

    #10 - Small Surprises

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/1980

    Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Courageous Convictions
    7.0/10 38 votes

    #11 - Courageous Convictions

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/1980

    Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.

    Director: Henry Levin

    Writer: N/A

  • Bottom of the Bottle (1)
    7.7/10 45 votes

    #12 - Bottom of the Bottle (1)

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/1980

    Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.

    Director: Roger Young

    Writer: N/A

  • Bottom of the Bottle (2)
    7.8/10 41 votes

    #13 - Bottom of the Bottle (2)

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/1980

    Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.

    Director: Roger Young

    Writer: N/A